Re: I think Radiohead sucks

I find when it comes to Radiohead... there are 3 types of people
1)People who only know their mainstream radio songs.
2)People who know their entire catalogue.
3)People who think they are pretentious assholes.
Also, sometimes 1+3 go together.

Originally Posted by bmack86

And it's been long established that Chris hates fun.

Originally Posted by Hatinisbad

I took my niece this year and it was her first Coachella. It was so fun to see it through her eyes. She thought it felt like a magical scene from Shreck. The one where all the fairy tale creatures meet for the first time in Shreck's swamp.

Re: I think Radiohead sucks

Re: I think Radiohead sucks

If you're not moved by Karma Police, you have no soul.

Same goes for A Day In The Life, for whoever said they don't like The Beatles. And I haven't heard the "I'm rich but sad" complaint about Nirvana in a long time, still don't really understand it. They weren't always rich. You think a suicidally depressed heroin addict is going to perk up just because he got rich? Ever noticed that rich people aren't particularly happier than other people?

Re: I think Radiohead sucks

you guys, im not trying to get attention...

i just haven't ever gotten into Radiohead and i wanted to see what a fan's argument for them would be. cuz it seems to me like people drool head-over-heels for them, i just wanted to know why. i dont actually think they suck...i just thought this would be the best way to get an argument in defense of this band.

Re: I think Radiohead sucks

Originally Posted by PineapplePete

you guys, im not trying to get attention...

i just haven't ever gotten into Radiohead and i wanted to see what a fan's argument for them would be. cuz it seems to me like people drool head-over-heels for them, i just wanted to know why. i dont actually think they suck...i just thought this would be the best way to get an argument in defense of this band.

consider this question:

whats so great about them?

Pete,

They affect everybody in a different way, there is no need for this question to be asked or answered, will you seriously be convinced and start "getting into them" if somebody makes a valid point as to what is so great about them from a personal standpoint?

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Originally Posted by PineapplePete

you guys, im not trying to get attention...

i just haven't ever gotten into Radiohead and i wanted to see what a fan's argument for them would be. cuz it seems to me like people drool head-over-heels for them, i just wanted to know why. i dont actually think they suck...i just thought this would be the best way to get an argument in defense of this band.

consider this question:

whats so great about them?

Answer all my quesions first, I asked them for a reason. Dont give me a whatever answer.

He wont be "convinced" he just wants to know why certain bands get their asses kissed.

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Radiohead is still one of my favorite bands.
They are one of the few bands who have always pushed the boundaries of "mainstream" music and have never rested on their laurels by putting out the same crap every release (Hail to the Thief excepted, but that's another argument...) instead challenging their fanbase by changing their sound and putting out records that take time to appreciate. You could pick 2-3 records of theirs and not only argue that they belong in the top 10 record pantheon but never fail to send shivers down my spine...

Now, having said that, I am starting to feel that their creative output has run the course. I didn't feel the same power and emotion with Hail to the Thief that I had with all earlier records. Their last tour left much to be desired though I think they basically wanted to test out the new batch of songs on their core fanbase so they in turn booked smaller more initimate venues (which I thought would be great, but the energy didn't translate).

I will be one of the first in line to check out the new record when it comes out and I will always go see them, but I do think that we will be witnessing the remaining years of this band on the downward slope after such a glorious and beautiful uphill climb...

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Originally Posted by BlueDevil50

sorry...i cant stand the beatles! im not retarded, i know how much of an influence they are on EVERYTHING, but ive just always hated their sound for some reason

So this means you hate pop music in general then for the "sound" that came from the Beatles? Does the 3 minute "single" really bother you? Some of their albums sound better than a lot of things even released today, you know Sgt Peppers was done on a 4 track?

Re: I think Radiohead sucks

Originally Posted by suprefan

He wont be "convinced" he just wants to know why certain bands get their asses kissed.

more or less yes

Originally Posted by ragingdave

Radiohead is still one of my favorite bands.
They are one of the few bands who have always pushed the boundaries of "mainstream" music and have never rested on their laurels by putting out the same crap every release (Hail to the Thief excepted, but that's another argument...) instead challenging their fanbase by changing their sound and putting out records that take time to appreciate. You could pick 2-3 records of theirs and not only argue that they belong in the top 10 record pantheon but never fail to send shivers down my spine...

Now, having said that, I am starting to feel that their creative output has run the course. I didn't feel the same power and emotion with Hail to the Thief that I had with all earlier records. Their last tour left much to be desired though I think they basically wanted to test out the new batch of songs on their core fanbase so they in turn booked smaller more initimate venues (which I thought would be great, but the energy didn't translate).

I will be one of the first in line to check out the new record when it comes out and I will always go see them, but I do think that we will be witnessing the remaining years of this band on the downward slope after such a glorious and beautiful uphill climb...

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Originally Posted by ragingdave

Radiohead is still one of my favorite bands.
They are one of the few bands who have always pushed the boundaries of "mainstream" music and have never rested on their laurels by putting out the same crap every release (Hail to the Thief excepted, but that's another argument...) instead challenging their fanbase by changing their sound and putting out records that take time to appreciate. You could pick 2-3 records of theirs and not only argue that they belong in the top 10 record pantheon but never fail to send shivers down my spine...

Now, having said that, I am starting to feel that their creative output has run the course. I didn't feel the same power and emotion with Hail to the Thief that I had with all earlier records. Their last tour left much to be desired though I think they basically wanted to test out the new batch of songs on their core fanbase so they in turn booked smaller more initimate venues (which I thought would be great, but the energy didn't translate).

I will be one of the first in line to check out the new record when it comes out and I will always go see them, but I do think that we will be witnessing the remaining years of this band on the downward slope after such a glorious and beautiful uphill climb...

Much to vinylmartyr's chagrin, though I'm certain he has more pressing matters to attend to, I can't resist posting a little (or a lot) about my favorite band.

It took me two years to decide that I didn't hate Hail to the Thief as much as I thought I did. The fact remains that I still only really enjoy two or three songs on it.

As far as their new material goes it has a much greater impact on me than HTTT, especially Videotape, since I have the haunting little number Thom did for Nigel's web-television show. Others I have a great antipathy for (as I have for Karma Police and Creep) and need to be nixed or changed fundamentally in my mind. I don't know what I'll do if 4-Minute Warning appears on the album. Talk about downward spiral...

But if Piney doesn't like it he doesn't need my help. I hated Radiohead for ten years.